Position Summary
Position: Office and Pastoral Care Assistant (Secretary)
Lakewood Baptist Church
4011 Lakewood Drive
Phenix City, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: $15-20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, holidays
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Lakewood Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking an organized, dependable, and welcoming Office and Pastoral Care Assistant to provide administrative support for our pastor, staff, ministries, and congregation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to serving others with professionalism, discretion, and care.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as receptionist to Lead Pastor, to include making appointments, screening phone calls, updating his calendar and schedule, and receiving visitors.
Answer phone calls, respond to emails, receive mail, and route inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
Maintain the church calendars, schedule events, and coordinate room and facility reservations.
Maintain accurate membership, contact, attendance, and ministry records in the Shelby Next System.
Assist with worship services, special events, and other church activities as assigned.
Order church, office, and janitorial supplies.
Handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.
Monitor the office door and welcome visitors.
Perform other duties that support the effective operation of the church office.
Qualifications: A committed Christian.
Two years of post-secondary education or 3-5 years of office experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable productivity software, email, calendars, and online communication tools.
Professionalism, reliability, patience, and a service-oriented attitude.
Application deadline: September 27, 2026
